Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

05/27/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation as we gather with family and friends to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend. From the Revolutionary War onward to the present day, their courage and strength will never be forgotten.

Photo: Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh.

05/21/2026

History, cocktails, and a story of preservation. 🏛️🍸

Join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM at the Crawford House for a free public lecture with Karen Pena, Interpretive Programs Assistant at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site.

Karen will present “To Salvage or Abandon: The Story of Saving the Hasbrouck House,” exploring how the Hasbrouck House, once headquarters to General Washington, was saved from ruin and preserved as a historic house museum in the mid-nineteenth century.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 7 PM
📍 The Crawford House
🍸 Cocktails and mocktails
🎟️ Free to the public
💛 Donations requested and appreciated

Come sip, learn, and spend the evening with us.

05/16/2026

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 7 PM
📍 The Crawford House
🍸 Cocktails and mocktails
🎟️ Free to the public

Join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM at the Crawford House for a free public lecture with Karen Pena, Interpretive Programs Assistant at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site.

Karen will present “To Salvage or Abandon: The Story of Saving the Hasbrouck House,” exploring how the Hasbrouck House, once headquarters to General Washington, was saved from ruin and preserved as a historic house museum in the mid-nineteenth century.

💛 Suggested donation: $10, sliding scale welcome

Come sip, learn, and spend the evening with us!

04/17/2026

Our summer hours begin this week. From April 15-Oct 21 Washington's Headquarters will be open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm. The Hasbrouck House is closed for renovation, but there is plenty to see in our museum with two floors of galleries and thousands of artifacts. Tour guides give presentations throughout the day that show the inside of the house and tell about the history of George Washington here in Newburgh. The Tower of Victory is open weather permitting as well. Call the morning of your visit for details on presentation times and tower tours: 845-562-1195.

03/31/2026

Mary Ellen Matise's talk "The Orange County Mastodon" told about the rich history of mastodon paleontology in the county starting in the 1700's up to 2025!

03/27/2026

Did you know Thomas Jefferson supported an effort to unearth mastodon bones right here in Orange County while he was president? Come learn about this early paleontological dig at "The Orange County Mastodon" a talk by Town of Montgomery Historian Mary Ellen Matise, tomorrow 3/28 at 1 pm. The talk is free and open to the public and will be held in the museum building at Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh.

03/25/2026

Congratulations to Catherine Costello, recipient of the 2026 Martha Washington Woman of History Award! Her dedication to Hudson Valley History is truly outstanding. A packed room of friends, family, neighbors and fellow history-lovers came together to celebrate her, including Rev. Mary Barber, who nominated her for the award, the founder of the award, Kathleen Mitchell, and prior recipients of the award Fenella Heckscher, Mary McTamaney, and Mary Ellen Matise.

03/21/2026

Come celebrate Catherine Costello receiving the Martha Washington Woman of History Award tomorrow, Sun. 3/22 at 2pm, here at Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh. After the award ceremony there will be a talk on Martha Washington. Light refreshments to be served. The ceremony and talk are free and open to the public.

02/19/2026

02/16/2026

Join us today at Washington’s Headquarters, from 12-3pm for our Presidents' Day Celebration. Learn about the Revolutionary War from reenactors from the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, George & Martha Washington, and William Lee. Kids will have a ball playing with toys and games from the 1700’s. Admission is free. 84 Liberty St., Newburgh. Hope to see you here!

02/11/2026

This Presidents’ Day Weekend come celebrate George Washington’s 294th birthday—and America’s 250th—at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. The three-day event will be held February 14th, 15th and 16th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Admission is free for all three days.

While the Hasbrouck House, which Gen. Washington used as his headquarters, is closed for restoration, celebrations will be held in the site’s museum and on its grounds.

Saturday & Sunday
- Reenactor demonstrations by the 4th CT & 5th NY Regiments
- Meet George & Martha Washington & William Lee, his enslaved valet
- Kids craft – Make a bird feeder

Monday
- Reenactor demonstrations by the 1st RI Regiment
- Meet George & Martha Washington & William Lee, his enslaved valet
- 18th Century Toys & Games